IEMA Workshop: An Accredited CSR Practitioners Workshop held by CSE in Dubai
January 28, 2010 by admin
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The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) hosted the 2nd annual IEMA Approved CSR Practitioner Workshop in Dubai, UAE. The workshop took place on 20 and 21 January 2010 at the Novotel World Trade Center venue. CSR active practitioners, managers, and coordinators from leading organizations in the MENA region participated in the two-day workshop, receiving training in sustainable development, stakeholder approach & CSR, reporting, green & cause related marketing, et al. The roundtable discussions were highly beneficial to all the participants who praised CSE for the workshop module schedule. Read more
Upcoming CSE Workshops
The following are upcoming workshops offered by the Centre For Sustainability and Excellence (CSE).
IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”
- Place: Dubai, UAE
- Date: 20-21 January 2010
- Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
- Cost: €1260
RSVP contact: Ms. Irene Daskalakis, Business Development Manager, CSE research@cse-net.org
More information or registration here.
Description:
This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.
Key modules to be covered include:
- CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
- Future trends & Legislation for CSR worldwide
- The Stakeholder approach & CSR
- CSR & Responsible Communication
- Global Standards / Models / Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
- Sustainability Reporting
- CSR Action Plan for your organisation (prerequisite for CSR Certification)
At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.
IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”
- Place: Chicago, USA
- Date: 9-10 February 2010
- Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
- Cost: Workshop Cost US$1795 (Early Registration Offer 15% Discount)
RSVP contact: Mr. Nick Andrews, Managing Director, CSE N. America, nick@cse-northamerica.org
More information or registration here.
Description:
This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.
Key modules to be covered include:
- CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
- Global Warming & Climate Change
- Future trends & legislation of CSR & Climate Change in the U.S. & worldwide
- The Stakeholder approach & CSR
- CSR and Responsible Communication
- Global Standards/Models/Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
- CSR/Sustainability Reporting
- CSR Action Plan for your organization (prerequisite for CSR practitioner Qualification)
At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.
IEMA Approved “Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner”
- Place: Athens, Greece
- Date: 11-12 March 2010
- Time: 8:30 – 5:30 pm
- Cost: €1260
RSVP contact: Ms. Irene Daskalakis, Business Development Manager, CSE research@cse-net.org
More information or registration here.
Description:
This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by IEMA. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication.
Key modules to be covered include:
- CSR & Sustainable Development concepts
- Future trends & Legislation for CSR worldwide
- The Stakeholder approach & CSR
- CSR & Responsible Communication
- Global Standards / Models / Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration
- Sustainability Reporting
- CSR Action Plan for your organisation (prerequisite for CSR Certification)
At the end of the course participants have the opportunity to be assessed and become qualified CSR practitioners to act as CSR consultants and in-house CSR Managers.
Kuwait Finance House’s Second CSR Initiative
September 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Initiatives
Ramadhan 2009 sees Kuwait Finance House (KFH) launching its second corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, namely the distribution of a million copies of English translations of the Al Quran. The donation is taking place within Kuwait, as well as a number of other countries around the world. Read more
CSR Practitioner Workshop (IEMA Approved)
July 20, 2009 by admin
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This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners, certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. Through specialised, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect. Upon completion of the course, trainees are able to apply their knowledge in all levels of CSR from the development and implementation of effective CSR strategies, to CSR reporting and communication. Read more
CSR in the Gulf: Corporate Philanthropy Likely to Remain Key for Now
Courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge
by David Ronnegard
By now, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not only a familiar concept in many parts of the world, it has also become de rigeur in companies who appreciate the fact that CSR can make good business sense.
Led by the West, where the notion of CSR has been around much longer, many corporations have already moved past philanthropic donations and have integrated CSR into their corporate strategies and managerial practices. Read more
